Apocalypse After

Not Worth It for You

Late at night, in a remote corner of the slum district.

Alexander who finished making a deal with Damian entered a small hut, one room which was arguably very narrow. After entering, he immediately closed the door and lit the lantern he was carrying.

In the small room there are only two boxes stacked, as well as clothes hangers. There was no bed, no table, no chair.

“Truly tiring,” murmured Alexander with a helpless expression.

The man took off his robe and mask, and hung it on a hanger. Not to forget, he took off his shoes and some other equipment. After a bit of freedom, then the man sat in a relatively flat and clean place.

Alexander removed his blindfold, displaying a golden-colored right eye. He took a deep breath, then threw it away slowly. The silver hair gradually turned black. The golden and blood red eyes also returned to normal.

“After getting a new identity, I will go pick them up. When I got back here, I promised I'd rent the biggest, most comfortable house. Oscillating like this is really unpleasant.”

Alexander closed his eyes while muttering softly in a voice that only he could hear.

The man could have entered Shelter 1 in an official and normal way using Alexander's identity. Merely, he felt that the Blood Cross was not a bunch of fools that could be tricked so many times. So, in order to cover up his true identity while making V's identity unraveled, the man is forced to make more difficult choices.

Not only for himself, Alexander also prepared a new identity for the five women who followed him. The identities of the other four women could be made easily because the ones who were considered as ‘property’ like them were completely disregarded. However, the identity of Aurora was a little troublesome. So it needs to be handled more carefully.

While Alexander infiltrates Shelter 1, five other women live in one of the nearby low-level shelters of Shelter 1. The Shelter has been destroyed and everyone destroyed. Even if there were still some who were alive, they had all fled.

The five women lived in one of the intact houses. Not only to hide, but also to train hard while Alexander was away.

The distance is roughly three to four days from Shelter 1 if it runs at normal speed (the average hunter when traveling). However, the distance was only 1 day when Alexander took it. After all, the reason why many people want miracle root with the effect of flying is of course because of its convenience.

When thinking of some things to deal with next, Alexander started to get sleepy. As his consciousness began to fade, the man hugged his sword tightly, making sure he remained alert even when resting.

That way, the night just passed.

***

The night of the next day.

Alexander who was wearing a black robe and mask started wandering in the neutral territory, District 3 which was the most crowded place. A place where many people spend their wealth for fun, as well as a place for traders trying to make a profit.

Of course, there is also a side section where many illicit traders make transactions. However it could not really be considered illegal since the Blood Cross itself allowed such a thing to happen.

Alexander himself did not plan to go to such a bright place in the center of District 3. The appearance is quite striking, even if at night. Moreover, he would definitely be found and then supervised by the people from the Ervens Family.

So, Alexander decided to take a walk in the suburban area. More precisely, in an area close to the border of the slum district. Although it was a bit dark, gloomy, and less pleasant than the central area that was so rich, but there was a reason why he came to this place.

Alexander entered a place called the Black Tusk Bar.

When he went inside, he was immediately greeted with the gazes of many hunters. Most of them looked dirty, somewhat dark, and had gloomy expressions. In one look, you could say this place is only filled by two types of people.

“Is there anything I can help you with, Mister?”

The one who asked was a bald middle-aged man with a burly body. One of his eyes was covered by a black covering, there were some scars on his body, and his left leg was replaced by a wooden pole. He's the owner of this place, Bill.

‘Even a level 2 peak hunter can fall into that.’

Alexander faintly sensed Bill's power. If it was in a low-level shelter, people seemed to be definitely respected. However, due to the pursuit of power, Bill came to this place.

According to the story Alexander heard, the middle-aged man almost died on an adventure. After losing colleagues, left eye and left leg ... Bill decided to retire and open a bar in a place like this.

Alexander immediately dispelled unnecessary thoughts. He walked up to Bill and ordered in a flat voice as usual.

“Two of the most famous bottles of wine in this place, steak, and a bowl of nuts.”

After saying that, Alexander spent money according to the price on the menu board. He then waited, because in this place, customers were asked to bring their own food and drinks.

The payment instrument used in Shelter 1 is a coin made by Blood Cross. While how Alexander got it, of course by selling potions. More precisely, it wanted to sell potions but was almost robbed. So he was the one who robbed the opponents and took their lives.

After waiting for a while, Alexander's order was prepared. The man carried a tray and went to find a place to sit. After a while of searching, he immediately walked to a not so conspicuous place.

There was a table with two chairs. One of the chairs is occupied. However, Alexander immediately placed the tray on the table and sat there without excuse. What he did certainly made the person sitting across the table angry.

Just as the person was about to curse, his voice suddenly choked. After a while, the person looked at Alexander with wide eyes.

“You ... how are you here, Mr V?”

Alexander stared at the person sitting in front of him. The middle-aged man had a messy appearance. The messy-looking hair, whiskers and beard made him not look better than the refugees.

That person was one of the acquaintances who could be considered quite with Alexander. Even the man had not expected to hear news of that person here.

“Old no see, Grey Jackal. It seems your retirement plan is a complete mess.”

Hearing a mysterious voice that sounded flat but so familiar made Gery feel her eyes were a bit foggy. Seeing Alexander was still mysterious, but it was a bit reckless as usual to make him smile.

“Ya ... end of previous year completely messy.” Gery took a long breath. “Why did you come here? Not just to laugh at my failures, right?”

“Of course not. I came to Shelter 1 to do some business, after all, I was a serious merchant. Besides, a person like you shouldn't drown in a place like this, so ..”

Alexander looked at Gery right in his eyes.

“How about you work for me, Grey Jackal?”

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